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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Where is Tight End U? Event 'debating location' after years in Nashville
Tight End University (TEU) has blossomed into a big-time event since Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen founded it in 2021. The next step for the NFL tight end summit could be to take the show on the road. TEU has been hosted in Nashville since its inception, but Rubicon Talent founder Peter Raskin – whose agency reps Kittle and Olsen and produces Tight End University – acknowledged that could change in the future. "We might look at other cities moving forward," Raskin told Front Office Sports. "We're debating location." Raskin acknowledged TEU could remain in Nashville but the leadership team for the event is "looking at other markets." "We've gotten interest from other cities asking us to bring the event there, and other countries," he said. Raskin did not provide a timetable for such a decision to be made. He also made it clear financial considerations would not make a major impact on the decision. "Every dollar we make goes towards the event, and whatever we don't spend goes to charity," Raskin said, estimating TEU had donated roughly $2.5 million to charity since its founding. "We are not looking to make a profit, so we've turned down more sponsors than we've probably taken on." What TEU is focused on is finding more ways to involve fans in the event. Thus far, the event has mostly been private, with the only publicly available part of it being a country concert to which fans can purchase tickets. WHAT IS TIGHT END U? Taylor Swift makes special appearance at event Raskin said more spectator events "will probably happen" in 2026, regardless of where Tight End University is held.
Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Frankie Dettori returning to Royal Ascot for first time since bankruptcy
The superstar jockey, who left Britain at the end of 2023, has not given up on the prospect of riding at the meeting again before he retires from the saddle Frankie Dettori is returning to Royal Ascot this week - but he won't be riding. The superstar jockey rode 81 winners at the five-day racing extravaganza and topped the leaderboard for most winners at the fixture seven times. The 54-year-old quit Britain after 35 years at the end of 2023, u-turning on an announced retirement to pick up his career again in the US. He has continued to enjoy success across the Atlantic and this month landed his richest win since his relocation when riding Raging Torrent to victory in the £1 million Metropolitan Handicap at Saratoga. Raging Torrent has helped Dettori to 21 wins in the US in 2025 for earnings of £2.3m in the wake of a challenging start to the year when he had to declare bankruptcy in Britain. A petition on behalf of the jockey was filed in March after his tax arrangements were challenged by HMRC 'I am saddened and embarrassed by this outcome and would advise others to take a stronger rein over their financial matters,' he said in a statement at the time. 'Bankruptcy is a major decision and its consequences will affect me for many years. I am relieved to be drawing a line on this long-term matter, which enables me to reset and focus on my international riding career.' Dettori attended Royal Ascot 12 months ago as a spectator and he will do the same this year despite an urge to ride competitively again before he retires. 'I won't lie to you, I do have the little devil on my shoulder that says to me 'one more time' but I just didn't think that this year or last year would have been appropriate,' said Dettori in a blog for betting site Stake. 'But I will be coming over to Ascot, with a little bit of anxiety feeling that I could have rode.' He continued: 'I did get some offers but I am not going to lie, I do miss it. I had over 80 winners, it has been a huge part of my life. It is quite hard but after a few champagnes, I get over it. I really do miss it though. 'I will be there this year. There is a bit of a period from now until Saratoga, I will fly over this weekend, it is my daughter's birthday and I will try and see as many kids as I can in my tribe of five, and show my face at Royal Ascot and see some old friends before I come back to Saratoga and start again. I use this opportunity to enjoy the racing and then see the family.'
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Queen's match halted after fan suffers medical emergency on the new Andy Murray Arena
A match on the Queen's Club's centre court was brought to a halt after a spectator in the crowd suffered a medical emergency. The clash between Beatriz Haddad Maia and Emma Navarro was forced to pause during the tiebreak after medics rushed to help the fan. More to follow.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Travis Kelce's gym bag sparks Swiftie frenzy after Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book makes a surprise appearance
Travis Kelce carries what appears to be Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Book in his gym bag (Getty Images) NFL star Travis Kelce has once again stirred Swiftie speculation—this time not with a grand gesture or viral quote, but with a gym bag. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was recently spotted in Florida carrying a zebra-print bag that quickly drew attention for what appeared to be peeking out of it: Taylor Swift 's coveted Eras Tour Book. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour legacy continues to follow Travis Kelce Though the sighting may have seemed casual to most, eagle-eyed fans of the pop icon immediately took notice. Zoomed-in photos began circulating online, with users on X (formerly Twitter) commenting with excitement and curiosity. One fan wrote, "HELLO IS THAT THE ERAS TOUR BOOK???" while another chimed in, "Travis misses eras tour just as much as us." A third fan speculated, "He is probably bringing an autograph copy to someone at the gym. " The Eras Tour Book, which commemorates Swift's record-shattering 149-show global tour from March 2023 to December 2024, remains a treasured keepsake for fans. Its appearance in Kelce's possession speaks volumes about how intertwined the couple's worlds have become. After all, Kelce was no mere spectator during Swift's tour—he famously flew around the world to support her, even making a surprise onstage appearance during her Wembley Stadium performance in London. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Now in his offseason following the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce seems to be enjoying a slower pace. He's been frequently spotted in Florida, away from the team's voluntary OTAs in Missouri. But even in relaxation mode, Kelce is making headlines—especially when it involves Taylor Swift. Power couple moments keep stacking up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Over the weekend, the couple attended a wedding for Kelce's cousin, Tanner Corum, held in a Nashville barnhouse. According to witnesses, Swift turned heads with her surprise appearance, adding another memorable moment to their already high-profile relationship. The couple was described as 'smitten,' continuing their streak of public appearances that fans can't get enough of. And the Swift-Kelce buzz didn't stop there. Kelce recently liked Swift's Instagram post about her reclaiming ownership of her first six albums, a milestone moment in her music career. Even teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany celebrated the news, sharing the post on their own social media accounts with admiration. Also Read: Travis Kelce skips Chiefs training camp to stay with Taylor Swift after wedding rumors, sparking NFL controversy With gestures both big and small, it's becoming clearer that this isn't just a celebrity fling—it's a full-blown power couple era.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olympian Gabby Thomas Called Out A Heckler Who Made "Personal Insults" About Her "White Guy" Fiancé, And Followed Her Around The Track
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Olympian Gabby Thomas responded to a "gross" spectator who shouted weird comments at her as she prepared for a track meet. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue On Monday, the 3-time Olympic gold medalist took to social media to call out the person who heckled her as she stretched before running in the Women's 100-meter dash at the Grand Slam Track meet at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Sunday. Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos / Getty Images Gabby has won a total of five Olympic medals: three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics (200-meter, 4x100-meter relay, 4x400-meter relay), a silver medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (4x100-meter relay), and a bronze medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (200-meter). Advertisement The 28-year-old ultimately finished in fourth place for the 100-meter and second place in the 200-meter sprint. She took to social media to reflect on the races. "Not the Slam results I hoped for, but when you race as often as I do, you can't win em all," she wrote on X (better known as Twitter), accompanied by photos of her at the race, a picture she took with fans, and a special gift she received from them. Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos / Getty Images "On the bright side, this is the best I have ever ran at this at this point in the season," she continued. "I'm so so grateful to everyone who continues to support me on my journey, win or lose- rain or shine. I love this sport sm and I'll see you guys on the track very soon!!!" Patrick Smith / Getty Images While many fans congratulated her... Advertisement Related: I'm Absolutely Losing It Over Miley Cyrus's Theory About "Disney Gays" And "Nickelodeon Gays" That Just Destroyed My Entire Childhood Related: Let's Talk About How Creepy The Sydney Sweeney Bikini Pics Are ...one X user made it known that he was not rooting for her. In fact, he was there in person, at the track meet, to ensure she knew just how much he didn't want her to win. NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images "I made Gabby lose by heckling her," the X user tweeted. "And it made my parlay win." The tweet was accompanied by the bets he made against her, and a video of him yelling various comments about her, ranging from telling Gabby "not to choke" to weird comments about her interracial relationship. Emilee Chinn / Getty Images "Come on, Gabby. Don't choke like you did yesterday, Gabby. You're a choke artist. You're going down, Gabby." He continued to heckle her as someone next to him shouted, "Don't listen to him!" NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images "Come on, Melissa [Jefferson-Wooden]," he continued. "Melissa got married this year — [she] got a Black husband. Gabby got a white guy. I want Melissa to win." This was in reference to Gabby recently getting engaged to her entrepreneur fiancé, Spencer McManes, who happens to be white. NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images After sharing the post, some users called for the user to be banned from future track meets, as well as betting platforms. When Gabby found out the heckler was mocking her online and boasting about winning a bet at her expense, she decided to address him. NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images "This grown man followed me around the track as I took pictures and signed autographs for fans (mostly children) shouting personal insults- anybody who enables him online is gross." Hecklers have become a common occurrence at sporting events, but sometimes people take things too far. I'm glad Gabby addressed it the way she did. Advertisement Also in Celebrity: 14 Celebrities Who Have So Many Kids, They're Basically Running Their Own Daycare, And 11 Who Said "Hmm, Hard Pass" Also in Celebrity: 24 Strange, Gross, And Totally Surprising Facts About Red Carpet Outfits Also in Celebrity: "I Haven't Paid My Rent In 6 Months": Celebrities Are Getting Brutally Honest About What It's Really Like To Be Famous In Hollywood
